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[Pigmy Pony]

Anita got me a pair of crocs a couple of years ago, and they live on the doorstep. I put them on whenever I go into the garden or put the bins out. I never venture beyond our boundary in them, because I have a modicum of self respect.

In the late 70s I used to wear baseball boots made by a firm called Rucanor. They were like a heavy-duty version of Converse "Chuck Taylor" All Stars, but only £15, while Converse at that time were nearly 30 quid (very expensive back then, they're only about £40 now). I'd wear them with "drainpipe" jeans and either a mohair sweater or cap-sleeve t shirt. It was as close to "punk" as I got, though really I probably looked more like an extra from West Side Story

[Macca]

Now you're saying that I think I've got some Converse 'All Stars' somewhere.

Will have to have a look for them. Next job on the calendar is sorting and rationalising my clothing, anyway.

I must have got them thirty years ago, worn them maybe twice then gave up on them.

Seem to recall they were ruinously expensive then.

[Alex_UK]

I have a pair of Converse too, though not worn them since we moved here almost 6 years ago. Biggest problem I had with them is that the soles are so thin you could feel every stone or stick under your feet. I will have to dig through my wardrobe, there’s a pair of special anniversary edition Nike Cortez in there somewhere I keep wanting to look for.

[Pigmy Pony]

I think shoes have generally become cheaper in recent years. Probably have the Chinese to thank for that. In 1978 I bought a pair of Kickers 'Hi Kick' boots, they looked a bit like monkey boots, but cooler. They were £30 back then, which was about a week's wage for me. In bright red (probably due to Elvis Costello's debut hit).

I bought another pair a couple of years ago, a nostalgia thing. They were £60, so price has only doubled in 45 years. But while the original Kickers were the comfiest shoes I'd ever had, these new ones are crippling, and I've only worn them once

[Macca]

I have a pair of Converse too, though not worn them since we moved here almost 6 years ago. Biggest problem I had with them is that the soles are so thin you could feel every stone or stick under your feet. .

That's the problem I had with them. Might be okay for someone who never walks any distance but that's not me.

[Barry]

Here.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116542704...3ABFBMrsrCmuZl

Thanks Steve.

[Alex_UK]

Thanks Steve.

You spoil sport, Steve, I was going to suggest Barry just tried searching "leather thong"...

[Alex_UK]

How to guarantee your email will be deleted immediately…. Starting with “I wanted to circle back around” is going to do it, or using the phrase “reach out”…

[Macca]

Let's just park that for now.

[Alex_UK]

Once we’ve run it up the flag pole and got all our ducks in a row…